EMDR

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, is a structured, evidence-based treatment for trauma. In this case, trauma is defined as any past experience that continues to cause you distress in the present day.

The premise behind EMDR is that unprocessed memories are stored in the "emotional" part of the brain, and these memories can be consciously or subconsciously reactivated when you find yourself in situations reminiscent of the difficult experiences you've been through. This can lead to disproportionate reactions to benign events and tends to occur when we get "triggered."

In EMDR, we will activate the memory network associated with a specific present-day trigger that you'd like to work through. I will guide you through sets of repeated eye movements (or tapping) until the painful memories have been reprocessed.

EMDR can be used to treat PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, phobias, grief and loss, addiction, and unhealthy self-esteem.  EMDR has been extensively researched, and numerous controlled studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing symptoms and promoting healing. 

EMDR can address various presenting concerns; however, it may not be suitable for everyone. If you are interested in EMDR, please contact me to schedule an initial consultation, during which we will discuss eligibility criteria.